Dogs

The dangers for dogs - do not make this fatal mistake!

I would like to share a tragic experience that my wife Liz and I have had with our first Bulldog Lily. Our lives revolved around Lily. It was a beautiful brindle bulldog 62 pounds with a sweet yet fiesty available. All we have for them was. She was our baby before we had children.

A few years after we had Lily, we had a daughter of our own Riley. Lily Riley loved! Each time, Riley was lying on the couch, Lily fell asleep at his feet to protect them. Other times, Lily was only when we wanted to Riley and give it a gentle lick just come to hand.

One night when Riley was just a few months ago, Liz Riley and I went out to get some takeaway. We have left Lily in the hall of the family, as we have always done. She loved her freedom into the room and never got into trouble. Unfortunately, this night is different.

Before we decided that we wanted for dinner, Liz and I took some chips in the family room. We closed the bag, but left it on the coffee table within reach of Lily.

When we arrived home 20 minutes later, I went immediately to the family room to say hello to Lily. I noticed she had an accident in the room and was just able to sneak by his hind legs behind the coffee table. I thought she was asleep.

When I was at the coffee table, I noticed that they had in the bag of chips. I then noticed that Lily had her head stuck all the way into the bag of chips and could not away. I ripped his head and tried him CPR, but it was too late. We lost our beautiful lily that night.

It happened two years ago, but I'm torn when I write this. Bags of potato chips are extremely dangerous for dogs - especially dogs with short face, can leave the head all in.

Since then, we always make sure the chips are not where Maggie (our current Bulldog) can be obtained. We have also always open the bag and the top, then cut completely the part, so there is no way to nip it in the bag.

10 questions I'm most asked about dogs in heat

1st What heat?

Heat is more properly called the cycle. Females can become pregnant during this cycle. It is equivalent to human menstruation.

2nd What are the symptoms?

Women bleed from the vagina, sometimes with swelling of the vulva and increased urination. Do not expect bleeding comparable to a married man.

For small dogs, it is usually not much and you must pay attention to your dog, to identify her first cycle. Other than the bleeding may be the most visible symptom

Dogs hang around your house.

3rd When a dog comes into heat?

The average female dog has her first cycle about six months old. A few dogs start earlier and dogs later, even as late as 14 months.

If you have a new female puppy, should observe and note when they have their first cycle. If she is 14 months and was hasn't't still in the heat, you should take him to a vet.

4th How long does heat cycle last?

The average is three weeks or 21 days. In some dogs it only takes two weeks, while others go four weeks.

5th How often do they have in the heat?

Most female dogs have regular cycles usually every six to eight months. It is quite typical in heat twice a year.

6th When it will be pregnant?

You can get pregnant, when the heat. Some growers

Analysis of progesterone to identify the fertile days, but the rule-of-thumb is that the fertile days of their cycle 11-15 of themselves.

Note - if they are in heat for the dog to any male

Dog to mount. Only a few women but accept it when a man

they are not in the heat.

7th Can they become pregnant their first cycle?

Yes. However, responsible breeders generally not be a dog race, the first one. For one thing, you have to show genetic testing and serious problems such as hip conditions do not until a dog is about two years to carry out.

8th Can I take a walk in this cycle?

Yes with care. She has no problem with the exercise, but walking is a magnet for male dogs.

Even the best trained and behaved dog is to succumb to hormones. You can not trust him on a leash or out of your control. Never left outside of himself, even in a fenced yard if there is a possibility of the males in the vicinity.

For walks, where the males in your neighborhood, it's a good idea to keep your dog in your car to a remote area. take it for walks and take them home. Otherwise, the smell of urine and discharge their way home.

9th When do I get him neutered?

The answer to this question has constantly changed over the

25 years I have been in the business dog. People will leave, said her dog go through at least one cycle or an employee.

Today, veterinarians have much earlier. Some veterinarians neuter as early as age 6 weeks! Talk to your veterinarian and your dog's veterinarian preferences. The state of veterinary medicine is also much improved over the past 25 years.

10th If I neutered, they will go through the menopause.

N fertility may decline, but it will not go through menopause comparable to a human being. You do not lose their ability to become pregnant, even if an older person, so if you do not want to, brought all (or more), they must be sterilized.

Dog training tips that work best for Smart Dogs

Just because some dogs are difficult to train, does not mean there is something wrong with them. Contrary to what most people believe, these dogs are stupid in any way. The fact is that these dogs are not even a fairly high level of intelligence - high enough for them to get what they want, whenever they want!

Apart from the independence and dominance, there are some other features that could hinder your efforts to train the dogs. A dog with a high degree of intelligence and determination can also be difficult to train. Here's why:

Dogs are hard to train smart to intelligence, not stupidity does dog training quite difficult. Why? Since most difficult races train born are natural hunters and fighters. You must be strong to survive on her brain to.

These dogs are too smart for our own good. You can easily see through us - they know our moods and know how to push us. Intelligent dogs can easily manipulated, and we even get things owners exactly what they want. You can tell if your dog's a genius if he or they shall have the following characteristics:

. Dogs for many clever new ways to difficulties in

. You can quickly find a way, even if they presented with a transparent barrier like a chain-link fence

. You have the ability to quickly understand your words

. Answer all the orders on their assessment of your moods base

A determination can also hinder the efforts to train your dog

Dogs determined to be difficult to train, especially if they already have on their heart and soul everything. Once that happens, say goodbye to your dog training efforts for now - you will find it very difficult to distract your dog for years anyway!

As you know, you have determined a dog? Here are some signs that tell if your dog has this feature:

. Watch out temporarily before your dog can be fed through a special treatment, such as a toy or a cookie, but once he or she is through with him to run the dog returns to its original purpose. Whether it could dig flower beds or anything that could be buried, chewing on the sofa or chew cords, you can get your dog to determine what he wants and his own path, independent count does not matter how long can it last!

. Your dog has a compulsive behavior and ignores the significant punishment.

Dog training techniques for this type of dogs

If your dog shows any of these functions, the training can be difficult to achieve but not impossible. You just need to know what settings and most effective exercises with them. For example, working with an intelligent dog, do not forget that include a large number of changes in your dog training. Even activities that stimulate the brain of your dog. They must develop new ways to hide toys, and use for ways to encourage the animal, a lot of brain power and keep their interest in your dog training.

intended for dogs, but you must do exactly the opposite. These animals make the most of their exercises dog when there are fewer variations and more repetitions of the same routine. Show that you can have fun while training your dog also determine many good dogs!